I want to buy/build a $1,000 gaming computer

FreakazoidRobot

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Approximate Purchase Date: september of 2013

Budget Range: around $1,000 after rebates. I'm willing to go up a few hundred dollars for exceptional deals.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, programming, graphic design

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: whole computer

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: best deals, most reliable parts/service

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Parts Preferences: Mainly, I don't want to have to worry about compatibility issues, either software or hardware. I'd prefer an upgradeable system, but it isn't a key issue.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I don't want it to run too loud. I want the most speed for my money, so desktops are fine. I want something that can handle the
newest games. It must have wi-fi.
 

mastrom101

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Geeks.com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1202.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 19:26 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Geeks.com)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $922.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 19:28 EDT-0400)
 
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